General Birch
135 Ashton Old RoadArdwick
M12 6LE
This pub is permanently closed.
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Demolished 1/3/1992, site is now a vehicle rental storage compound. Closed 1/3/1992. History: Former very large, and well-appointed Chester's house, latterly Whitbread. This was to the west of, and in shadow of the railway bridge. It was next door to the Old House at Home. Opening Times magazine April 1992 reported closed and for sale; Opening Times magazine Sept 1992 reported demolition.
Further history here:
Pubs of Manchester blog
Photo here:
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